Continuing their mission to “build a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world,” the Rockefeller Brothers Fund built their new offices to meet the criteria for LEED Interiors 2009, with the goal of achieving Gold or Platinum certification.  The lighting design implemented strategies that reduce energy consumption in several ways: lower overall light levels are supplemented by individually-controlled task lights, occupancy sensors are used throughout the space, and daylight sensors reduce electric lighting demands when daylight is sufficient. 

Aesthetically, the lighting responds to the architectural lines of the space, with slender linear fluorescent luminaires in the open spaces, pendant hung over workstations and recessed in other shared spaces.  Decorative fluorescent luminaires are used to minimize the contrast between the window recesses and provide lighting for wall mounted artwork.  Undercabinet LED task lighting and desk mounted T2 fluorescent task lights supplement the ambient light levels and allow the end users control over the light levels in their space. 

During an Open House where they officially welcomed guests to their new space, RBF President Stephen Heintz spoke of how the design of their offices beautifully reflects their commitment to sustainable design and development.